ARRANGING CUT FLOWERS

ARRANGING CUT FLOWERS

  With summer in full swing, chances are you’ve taken note of the sweet sights and smells of the many flowers in bloom right now. Whether it’s annuals, perennials or foraged blooms, we love cut flowers, bringing the outdoors in, and creating beautiful...
GROWING MINT

GROWING MINT

With barbeque and picnic season just around the corner, we’re excited to start using fresh mint from our gardens.  Growing mint is really the perfect place to begin as you build your herb garden. It’s easy to grow and is so versatile, as its flavor...
PURPLE PLANT BENEFITS

PURPLE PLANT BENEFITS

When colour giant Pantone declares its annual Color of the Year, everyone from fashion leaders to interior designers take notice, and before long we start to see the colour all around us. We were overjoyed and very much on board when Ultra Violet got top honours for...
WHY PLANTS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

WHY PLANTS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

Around a month ago I sat down with Elaine Stechisen to talk about planning your herb + flower garden. During our conversation, we veered off track and she began telling me about studies done on the healing properties of plants. And I don’t mean taking a herb...